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THE ‘TRIAL SMILE’ – TEST DRIVING YOUR NEW SMILE
THE POWER OF A
BEAUTIFUL SMILE Your smile plays a major role, not only in how you perceive yourself but also the impression you make on others. Smiles are top of the list on what most attracts men and women to each other. The power of a beautiful smile is endless. It can give us confidence and has the ability to break down barriers in an instant.
Setting aside the recommended replacement
If, however, you are unhappy with your smile, it can have the opposite effect and hold you back from truly enjoying and experiencing life to the full.
time of 4-8 years, there are other factors to be considered.
Your smile, should look like you were born with it, that it belongs to you. Modern cosmetic dentistry has progressed to an advanced level. We now use digital technology, high definition scanners and 3D printing, in combination with state of the art materials and world class ceramists, to create a beautiful smile that looks like it is meant just for you and no one else.
LOOSE DENTURES Do you find that you are becoming increasingly
Have you ever found yourself thinking about how straighter, whiter teeth or a less gummy smile may boost your confidence? If you know you are unhap- py with your appearance, your only dilemma may lie in how to improve it.
By working with your dentist, you can discuss the components of what will make your own beautiful smile. A ‘trial smile’ is a completely non-invasive way to help the patient and the dentist to imagine what the ideal end result could look like, but what exactly does it entail?
THE TRIAL SMILE
embarrassed or conscious when eating in company, or that you can no longer eat some of the foods you once could? Over time following tooth loss, the jawbone changes shape, receding in size and soft tissues also alter. This can cause uncomfortable mouth ulcers and sore spots as dentures become loose. This makes them unstable and harder to control how and what you can eat. You may also have ‘lost vertical dimension’. This is where the nose and chin get drawn closer together as the jawbone changes in shape, giving a sunken, hollow and aged look, particularly around the mouth. New dentures straighten and lengthen the look of your face, giving a more youthful look.
IMPLANT DENTURES To make your dentures even more stable, you may
When you look at people who’ve had their teeth done, they usually don’t fit within their face and it is obvious to people that they have ‘had their teeth done’! Our focus must be on facial aesthetic design,
decide to opt for implant dentures. These are held firmly in place by up to four titanium screws which are placed into the jawbone, acting as anchors to secure your dentures. With this option, there is no need for adhesives or anxious concerns at denture movement or loss of control like with the more traditional removable kind. Your facial structure is also less likely to change because your body perceives
Deciding when to replace your old dentures with
a brand new set can be a daunting decision when you factor in the cost and time required for fitting appointments and adjustments. Dr. Eugene Bojé (BchD, MSc & full BACD Member) gives you some helpful advice to help you decide when the right time is to make that decision.
WHEN IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR DENTURES?
the implants as its own and so the bone supporting the titanium won’t shrink as it would without implants being present. Reduced bone loss and associated gum shrinkage means that implant dentures last much longer before needing to be replaced.
GOING DENTURE-LESS If you have a denture with only a few teeth attached
to it then you may be able to get rid of your removable plate completely, by having it replaced with a fixed option. Titanium dental implants or sticky bridges may be a viable route to take and worth discussing with your dentist. Imagine not having a denture at all!
GET TING USED TO NEW DENTURES As with anything new, there is a period of
which takes into account someone’s entire face, rather than just their smile. With this in mind, we will design a trial smile, which is a temporary set of teeth that goes on top of your old smile. The trial smile is made from an acrylic material so it is easy to add bits here and remove bits there, without ever touching your real teeth.
This allows us to design and sculpt the temporary smile, personalising it for each individual patient. With the sculpted temporary smile in place, we take a series of photos and videos. This helps both the patient and dentist to visualise how the new smile sits within the patients face.
adjustment and ‘getting used to’. Your new denture will feel like a foreign object in your mouth and may feel a little embarrassing as your learn how to speak and eat naturally again. There could also be some initial discomfort or slurred speech or you may experience the strange sensation of your lips and cheeks feeling fuller. Be patient with yourself and give yourself time. Start by learning to chew soft foods and gradually build up to introducing other textures and make sure you chew on both sides of your mouth to help stabilise your new teeth. Your dentist is always at hand to offer you any advice, reassurance or necessary adjustments. You will be feeling comfortable with your new teeth before you know it!
If you recognise any of these signs and think
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that it’s time to replace your old dentures, book an appointment with your dentist to find out your options. There is no need to let anything hold you back from being confident in your look, smile and ability to eat all of your favourite foods once more!
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The patient can then, if they wish, leave the appointment with their trial smile in place. This is an ideal opportunity to really test your new smile and ask trusted friends and family for their honest feedback as to how it looks.
When the patient is happy with the way they sound when they speak, that they can eat comfort- ably and are delighted with the look, it is time to move forward with more definitive treatment.
You, the patient, should always feel in control. It is your smile to live with, not your dentist’s or the lab- oratory technicians’. If you are thinking of improving your smile or if you need new, replacement teeth, consider going to a dentist who offers this essential diagnostic process, as part of their treatment plan for you.
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